It
is the fastest option to visit the Laguna San Rafael. The
modern touristic catamaran is twice as fast as other crafts.
It stays less time in front of the glacier, but offers the
possibility to see with daylight the fjords and channels
between Puerto Chacabuco and the Laguna San Rafael.
The same enterprise owns the Hotel Loberías del Sur
in Puerto Chacabuco and the Ecotouristic Reserve Parque
Aiken del Sur, thereafter there are some packages with 3
up to 7 nights lodging including other excursions.For
more information about this programs:

Itinerary

The
check-in is at 07:00 at the lobby of Hotel Loberías
del Sur, at a short distance from the harbour. The catamaran
leaves at 08:00 and takes the passengers along islands, channels
and fjords until finally arriving to the amazing Laguna San
Rafael around two in the afternoon. If the weather conditions
allow it, the passengers are taken in zodiac boats to get
a closer look at the San Rafael Glacier and its many icebergs
that float scattered in the lagoon. At the end of the excursion,
a delicious whisky is served with millenary ice. The visit
to the lagoon itself lasts between 2 to 3 hours, and afterwards
starts the trip back to Puerto Chacabuco, ending the excursion
around 9 PM.

Dates

There
are departures scheduled all year round, less frequent in
winter. The dates are irregular, but more often on Monday,
Friday and Saturday

The
navigation is made in a comfortable catamarans called "Chaitén".
It allows you to enjoy the nature from its climatized interiors,
comfortable bars or from the exterior decks.

Catamarans'
Features

Chaitén

Length

30
mts.

Breadth

8,30
mts.

Passenger
capacity

95

Cabins
/ Accommodation

Since
the whole journey takes about 14 hours, the catamaran has
no cabins for passengers.
The Hotel Loberías del Sur has 60 cozy rooms, restaurant,
bar, spa, gym, events centre and wireless internet.In
the nearby town of Puerto Aysén exists a wider range
of accommodation.

Prices

The
rates are per person and include full board (breakfast, appetizers,
lunch, tea time and cocktail), excursion in zodiacs between
the icebergs, whisky with "millenary ice".

Excursion
Laguna San Rafael - Normal Rate

Passengers

Normal
rate C3

Adults

US$
350 / Ch$ 205.000

Seniors
(over 60 years)

US$
315 / Ch$ 185.000

Children
under 12 years

US$
175 / Ch$ 103.000

Children
under 4 years

Free

Special
rates: During
low season (see departure calendar), there is a limited number
of spots offered at special rates. When these 40 tickets are
sold, for the remaining spots the normal rate is charged.
So it is recommended to book well in advance.

Excursion
Laguna San Rafael - Promotional Rates

Passengers

Rate
C1

Rate
C2

Adults

US$
245
Ch$ 145.000

US$
290
Ch$ 170.000

Seniors
(over 60 years)

US$
220
Ch$ 131.000

US$
260
Ch$ 153.000

Children
under 12 years

US$
120
Ch$ 72.000

US$
145
Ch$ 85.000

Children
under 4 years

Free

Free

Packages:

There
are touristic packages that combine the excursion to the
Laguna San Rafael with accommodation at the Hotel Loberías
del Sur and a visit to Parque Aikén del Sur, full
board and the transfer from the Balmaceda Airport > Hotel
> Airport.
For more information about this programs:

How
to make a reservation:

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